The Right Honourable Henry Pelham (c.1695–1754)John Shackleton · 1750

  • Creation date1750
  • Dimensions75.0 x 62.0 cm

John Shackleton (? – 1767)

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About this artwork

  • Title: The Right Honourable Henry Pelham (c.1695–1754)
  • Artist: John Shackleton
  • Year: 1750
  • Original dimensions: 75.0 x 62.0 cm
  • Format: Portrait
  • Copyright status: Public domain
  • Color palette: Earthy
  • Color intensity: Monochromatic

Questions & Answers

What is the luminance of "The Right Honourable Henry Pelham (c.1695–1754)" by John Shackleton?

"The Right Honourable Henry Pelham (c.1695–1754)" by John Shackleton has a dark luminance. Luminance describes how much light the colors appear to reflect.

Who made "The Right Honourable Henry Pelham (c.1695–1754)", and when?

"The Right Honourable Henry Pelham (c.1695–1754)" was created by John Shackleton in 1750.

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The artist behind "The Right Honourable Henry Pelham (c.1695–1754)" is John Shackleton. The work is catalogued under John Shackleton's name.

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"The Right Honourable Henry Pelham (c.1695–1754)" by John Shackleton uses an earthy color palette. The palette summarizes the work's overall color character.

What shape and dimensions is "The Right Honourable Henry Pelham (c.1695–1754)" by John Shackleton?

"The Right Honourable Henry Pelham (c.1695–1754)" by John Shackleton is a portrait composition measuring 75 x 62 cm in the original.

When was "The Right Honourable Henry Pelham (c.1695–1754)" made?

"The Right Honourable Henry Pelham (c.1695–1754)" by John Shackleton was created in 1750.

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The color composition of "The Right Honourable Henry Pelham (c.1695–1754)" by John Shackleton combines a gentle contrast with a unified palette harmony.

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